People Power

OPINION - Reader Views

June 10, 2002

Regarding the June 4 editorial "Develop people power": You stated in the editorial, "What's more, property rights are a matter of legal rights, not county policy."

How sad. How true.

Yes, in the United States of America property rights are legal and constitutional rights. Individual property rights are a founding principle of our government. Those rights transcend all of government within this nation, from the highest heights in Washington to the lowliest division of local governments.

By what principle does Orange County government abide that would suggest it exclude property rights as a matter of county policy?

Sure, developers speak out loud and often in Central Florida. But where do vocal developers disqualify individuals from full investiture in our governmental system vis-a-vis property rights?

"Develop people power," yes! Orange County should be encouraged to have a property-rights board, for its entire population. And, property rights should be a fundamental part of the policies of local government.